Author: Black Dog
On Friday afternoon, rookies Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky participated in their first practice together during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. Clark and Reese have been rivals since the 2023 NCAA Championship between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the LSU Tigers. Their rivalry intensified the moment they joined the WNBA. But the two stars have never played together on the same team before. That will change on Saturday during the WNBA All-Star game. During Friday’s practice, Clark and Reese participated in a friendly half-court shot competition. Clark went first and missed her attempt wide-left, bouncing off the backboard. Reese went immediately after…
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is gearing up for her first WNBA All-Star game. She has already participated in the orange carpet event and has gone through her first All-Star practice. After being snubbed from the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week award, with the honor going to New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star has received a different award. Late Friday afternoon, the WNBA revealed that Clark has been named the Rookie of the Month for July. This will be her second Rookie of the Month award of the 2024 WNBA season as she won the award in May as well.…
Alvaro Morata’s decision to take the number seven shirt upon joining AC Milan has left fans with a rather obvious question: who will inherit Olivier Giroud’s number nine? As Calciomercato.com report, it was Morata’s decision to go for the number that he wears with the Spanish national team, who he captained to a European Championship win this summer. The No.7 was previously taken by Yacine Adli, but he vacated it for the new addition. The report adds that Milan do intend to fill the No.9 jersey. Giorgio Furlani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Geoffrey Moncada remain vigilant and have already spoken about various potential operations,…
Former Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy has officially inked a deal with the Minnesota Vikings, solidifying his place as their next franchise quarterback. McCarthy signed a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $21.85 million, which includes a $12.7 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Vikings’ decision to trade up and select McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft underscored their determination to bring in the Michigan star. This move was anticipated, as Minnesota had been closely linked with McCarthy before the draft and conducted a private workout with him. Minnesota’s trade was a minor shift…
According to Tuttosport (via MilanNews), the Milan management are focusing above all on three names: Youssouf Fofana, Strahinja Pavlovic and Lazar Samardzic. The hope is to have at least two through the door before the squad leave for the USA tour on July 25. It won’t be easy, but in recent days there have been significant steps forward. Regarding Fofana, the distance between offer and demand is in fact reducing, with Milan having raised their bid to €12m plus bonuses, while Monaco have dropped their price from €25m to €18m. The feeling is a deal can be struck early next week.…
AC Milan handed Maximilian Ibrahimovic, who is eldest son of club legend and advisor Zlatan, the first professional contract of his career. The teenage forward will join Milan’s reserve team, Milan Futuro, competing in Serie C for the 2024-25 season. This move marks a significant step in Maximilian’s budding football career, as he continues to follow in the illustrious footsteps of his father. Maximilian, 17, showcased his potential while playing for Milan’s under-18 squad last season. Born in Sweden, he has had a diverse training background, having been part of the youth academies at both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United…
When talking about Klay Thompson, a franchise icon, leaving the Golden State Warriors to join the Dallas Mavericks, a rival team in the league, owner Joe Lacob broke down in tears. But even though Lacob was overtaken with emotion, his competitive fire still came out of nowhere. On July 17, Lacob declared, “I don’t care what people think happened, or didn’t happen,” on “The Athletic NBA Show.” “I will always be happy to have him in my life. I hope that’s how he feels too. To be honest, it makes me a little emotional. I hope our friendship will last…
Mavericks Kyrie Irving has surgery to treat an injury he sustained during training. The Mavericks could be facing a slight setback due to injury news as they get ready to pursue redemption in the 2024–2025 campaign. The Dallas Mavericks wasted little time as the offseason started to try and enhance their already-talented team after losing to the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. In a sign-and-trade deal, the Mavericks acquired sharpshooter Klay Thompson, setting the precedent for the NBA’s first-ever six-team transaction. When Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and Klay Thompson are all on the court together, it will be…
Anton Watson’s max ceiling could be turning into a player like Al Horford. This year’s second-round pick of the Boston Celtics has heard that comparison before and even spoke about playing a similar role to Horford. The two have somewhat similar skill sets and their measurables are nearly identical, with Horford, who is listed at 6-foot-9 and 240 pounds, just an inch and 10 pounds heavier than the 23-year-old Watson. But Watson believes that’s where the comparisons should stop. “I’ve heard a lot of comparisons,” Watson told reporters following Boston’s Summer League win over the Charlotte Hornets…
The Milwaukee Bucks worked out five players fighting for their next chance in the NBA on Wednesday in Las Vegas, where a sizable portion of the NBA universe is present for Summer League, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. Isaiah Thomas, a two-time All-Star and MVP contender while playing for the Boston Celtics, was one of them. The 35-year-old guard signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns after concluding his play with them last season. In a testament to his value on and off the court, despite only playing in six games and averaging 3.2 minutes of floor time…